The “Valknut” Symbol – A Case of Mistaken Identity
Part of what people find most captivating about Old Norse mythology are the many Viking symbols it contains. Of course, … Read More
Magic & Symbols
Aegishjalmr: Mystery of the Helm of Awe
When diving into writing about the Helm of Awe, it’s important to point out a few things right from the … Read More
Berkanan: The Rune of Growth and Fertility in the Viking Age
Imagine, if you will, a time when the Norse gods roamed the earth, and the runes were their language. Among … Read More
Mannaz: Unraveling the Mysteries of Mankind’s Rune in the Viking Age
Imagine, if you will, a time when the Norse roamed the earth, their lives intertwined with a mystical system of … Read More
Ingwaz: The Seed of Life in the Elder Futhark Runes
In the ancient world, symbols held a profound significance. One such symbol, a rune from the Elder Futhark system, has … Read More
Dagaz: The Dawn of Understanding in the Elder Futhark
As I delve into the mysteries of the Elder Futhark, a runic system that whispers the wisdom of our ancestors, … Read More
Othala: The Ancestral Homestead in the Elder Futhark
As we journey through the Elder Futhark, we find ourselves at the end of the runic alphabet with the Othala … Read More
Tiwaz: The Rune of Justice in the Viking Age
Picture this: a Viking warrior, his hand gripping a runestone etched with a unique symbol. This symbol, a simple vertical … Read More
Isa: Unveiling the Icy Mysteries of the Elder Futhark
In this post I am delving into one of my favourite runes, Isa, or īsaz. It’s th eleventh rune in … Read More
Perthro: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Elder Futhark’s Cup Rune
As I am working through all the runes of the Elder Futhark, we come to a really unique one. It … Read More